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Debbie Andre

Debbie Andre was elected as Island Independent councillor for Sandown North ward in the 2017 council elections.

She was re-elected in the May 2021 elections for Sandown North as an Independent councillor. Andre then joined the Alliance Group to take power at County Hall.

She is Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education and Lifelong Skills.

Below are some of the article where Cllr Andre is mentioned.

5, March 2018·3 min read

Is Cllr Dupre’s behaviour ‘a matter for himself’ or should he resign?

Town Councillors were invited to add their names to a letter calling for the resignation of Cllr Dupre. OnTheWight has details of who has signed it.

14, March 2023·1 min read

Limited spaces available: Book now for free Easter activities and food programme

Isle of Wight organisations are offering free and paid-for activities with nutritious meals for kids during Easter holidays - book now to avoid disappointment

Silver taxi parked outside house by charliecars

8, July 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight council commits to home to school transport for post-16 students with learning difficulties

Cllr Andre says the council is committed to ensuring transport continues to support post-16 students with learning difficulties to access education and training through their Post-16 Transport Policy

4, April 2019·2 min read

Growing concern from some Isle of Wight residents over the possible 5G rollout

Leader of Isle of Wight council says "it's not a priority for us to get to 5G", the CEO says they do not have the power to restrict the rollout, and some residents say "our health and environment come before faster Internet speeds".

21, September 2023·4 min read

Top councillors back Quigley’s role in the selection of Children’s Services head

Council meeting heats up over Councillor Quigley's committee nomination amid political proportionality concerns from the LibDems

26, May 2023·6 min read

Isle of Wight council considers closing four primary schools amid surplus seats

IWC proposes closing four primary schools to address surplus places and falling reception pupils, amid recruitment and retention challenges

9, December 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight Skills Plan will ‘arm a new generation of Islanders with skills needed to drive industries of tomorrow’

The plan will provide a framework for local employers and educators to help make sure training and education are matched to the skills demands of local industries and sectors

13, November 2024·1 min read

Over £300,000 in community grants available to combat poverty on Isle of Wight

Over £300,000 available for Island schemes to assist with living essentials needs

4, May 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight planning committee voting records under scrutiny amid accusations of populism

Isle of Wight Planning Committee faces scrutiny over alleged populist voting, sparking debate on transparency

19, April 2021·3 min read

All Isle of Wight party leaders oppose village school closure, except one

Leaders of all political parties on the Isle of Wight have openly opposed the closure of Chillerton and Rookley School, apart from Dave Stewart of the Conservatives

25, February 2021·3 min read

Alternative budgets fail to gain enough votes as majority of Conservatives vote against them (updated)

Three alternative budgets were presented at last night's full council meeting. Details of the presentations and votes within

19, April 2022·1 min read

Numbers released of how many Isle of Wight parents gained primary school of their choice

The allocation of primary school places on the Isle of Wight was released today, with details of how many parents got their first choice school

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